So heres the thing.  I enjoy surfing around, reading these pages, reading ball  reviews, studying equipment, etc.   

When I see a ball that interests me, after comparing it to other models, I'll buy it - on line.  If I discuss my pending ball selection with my pro shop friend, bowling partner, he always shoots down my choices and recommends something (Ebonite Family) else.  Many times going with his recommendation, the ball flat out doesn't react.  I end up selling it on ebay or giving it away.

My ball selections work better (not always Ebonite).   But to get him to drill it, takes weeks.  If I buy something very strong, he drills it weak and it never moves.

This is why I now purchase my equipment drilled on line.   Its working out fine and I learn a lot about equipment choices.  At least the ball choices are mine, good or bad.  Of course, I think I lost a friend at the pro-shop.

my guy likes internet balls , no overhead for him , no storage and he gets the money 2 drill it

Quote from: larry mc on November 16, 2013, 12:30:57 PM

my guy likes internet balls , no overhead for him , no storage and he gets the money 2 drill it

Exactly. I like it when people walk in my shop holding a ball box.

Matt

The trouble is when they walk in with the flavor of the month and it's about as 180° from what matches up to their style as you can get...

As a Shop owner, I embrace the internet.   Any type of revenue is better than no revenue.  Once an internet ball is in My shop it gets the same treatment as if it was coming off my shelves.  My turn around time on any new drill (internet ball or my inventory) is two days at the most.   Usually it's the same day or next day.   If I'm really busy it would be 2 days.    It sounds like this driller isn't interested in keeping customers

My local Pro shop owner is a friend(6 years), and we talk quite a bit about every day life. I have NEVER purchased a ball from him(Ebonite Family). He drills 2-3 balls a month for me(I lay the ball out). He has NEVER made me wait more than a day. He treats everyone the same. 

He would rather you bought it from him, but he will drill ANYTHING!

My suggestion is to find a REAL pro shop, NOT a controlling individual who puts holes in balls.
Those two shops are VERY different!